EXPERIENCE HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS
Heather Lodge is located in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands, making our lodge the perfect location to experience true Canadian topography. Within 15 minutes from Heather Lodge are five golf courses, scenic log chutes and rapids, kayaking, hiking, and artisan studios. There are four seasons of outdoor activities to enjoy! Complete your tour around the scenic area with a stop in the quaint villages of Haliburton, Minden, and Dorset.
ALGONQUIN PARK
Heather Lodge’s Lakeside Studio suites are a favorite with guests and provide a magnificent view of beautiful Twelve Mile Lake. All Lakeside Studios feature cozy wood burning fireplaces (we will provide a pre-fab fire log once per day, more can be purchased for $6.50 per log) that create a romantic and inviting ambiance – especially nice on a chilly winter’s eve. The Lakeside Studio’s private balcony overlook Twelve Mile Lake. the perfect spot to enjoy all the beauty of the Highlands with a morning coffee or a glass of wine before dinner. Lakeview Studios are furnished with a King bed, table and chairs and come equipped with a compact fridge, coffee maker, satellite TV and DVD player and now has air conditioning. For the best view, we recommend the top floor rooms, however the three rooms on ground level offer accessibility with a board walk entrance and hand rails in the bathroom. These rooms don’t last long, being the most popular so be sure to book in advance.
HALIBURTON FOREST & WILDLIFE RESERVE
Canopy Tour (www.haliburtonforest.com)-One of my personal favorites, book a Canopy Tour half-day adventure as it winds through the treetops 10-20 meters above the forest floor, a spectacular view after a canoe trip to the location.
Wolf Centre (www.haliburtonforest.com)-Experience wolves in their own habitat at the Wolf Center in Haliburton Forest.
ARTS & THEATRE (www.haliburtonarts.on.ca) –Home of the Fleming School of the Fine Arts, Haliburton Highlands has over 350 artists in the area offering studios, galleries, and entertaining events.
Be sure to check out the annual Haliburton Studio Tour (www.haliburtonstudiotour.on.ca) and the Haliburton Summer Festival of Live Theatre (www.highlandssummerfestival.com)
GOLF
Blairhampton Golf Course (www.blairhamptongolf.com), Pinestone Golf Course (www.pinestone-resort.com/golf), Lakeview Golf Course (www.lakesidegolfclubhaliburton.com), Beaverbrook Golf Course (www.beaverbrookgolfcourse.com), Haliburton Highlands Golf Course (www.haliburtongolf.com)
WHITE WATER RESERVE (www.whitewaterontario.ca)
HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS WATER RESERVE (www.algonquinhighlands.ca/water) –Enjoy
DORSET TOWER (www.algonquinhighlands.ca)-Summer and fall offer opportunities for visitors to enjoy a panoramic view of lakes and forests after the climb up 82ft historical tower. Be sure to bring your camera for this one!
TRAILS & TOURS
Haliburton Sculpture Forest (www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca)-Come for a walk along forest trails in Glebe Park and see an incredible collection of outdoor sculptures created by Canadian and international artists throughout the trail through, spring, summer, and fall. Winter trails are groomed for cross-country skiing too!
Hiking Trails (www.algonquinhighlands.ca), Dahl Forest (http://www.haliburtonlandtrust.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Dahl-Forest-Brochure-Web-Nov.7.121.pdf)
CANOE ROUTES (www.explorekawarthalakes.com)
CYCLE ROUTES (www.myhaliburtonhighlands.com)
HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS NORDIC TRAIL- (www.skihaliburton.com )-Ontario’s Best Cross Country Ski System comprising over 70 km of unique, well groomed wilderness type ski trails throughout Haliburton Highlands.
MOTORCYCLE TOURS (www.ridethehighlands.ca)
ATV TRAILS (www.haliburtonatv.com)
SNOWMOBILE TRAILS (www.hcsa.ca) –Over 1500 km of trails, offers a wide variety of trails through the forests and rolling hills of the Haliburton Highlands. Exceptional conditions are also available at Haliburton Forest (www.haliburtonforest.com)
DOGSLEDDING- The only outfitter in the area, offering exceptional half-day and full-day excursions with beautiful huskies leading the way!
Winterdance (www.winterdance.com). A “Signature Experience” in Ontario!!!
SIR SAM’S SKI & BIKE (www.sirsams.com)-Celebrating 50 years, Sir Sam’s has been a premier destination for not only winter adventure, but now summer biking too. With 14 alpine runs, offering a challenge for all abilities and stunning views.
Heather Lodge guests get special discount tickets.
SKI-MAZING WATERSPORTS -Parasailing, flyboard and jetovator, waverunner rentals (www.ski-mazing.com)
EXPERIENCE PROVIDERS (www.yoursoutdoors.ca)
Yours Outdoors offers a unique experience that explores the art, history, ecology, fine fold, food, and hospitality of the Haliburton Highlands. Single and multi-day adventures are available throughout the year including Pedal Your Arts, Gone to Pot: Adventures in Clay, Some Like it Hot: Glassblowing, Haliburton Rocks! Tastes of Haliburton and much more.
Be sure to check out our annual Hike Haliburton Festival (www.hikehaliburton.com)
HAWK LAKE LOG CHUTE (www.stanhopemuseum.on.ca)-A truly Canadian icon, a log chute is a man-made through that was used to carry logs over rough river landscape to a sawmill. The log chute was developed in Canada in 1829 to circumnavigate to Chaudiere Falls in Quebec. Great viewpoint to enjoy, be sure to bring your camera!
ABBEY GARDENS (www.abbeygardens.ca)–While enjoying special organic, local foods at Heather Lodge from Abbey Gardens, be sure to check out the Abbey Gardens. An inspired community project that encourages everyone to think more sustainably about land, food security, energy, and economic development. Local Food Hub, Gardens, Educational Programs
MAPLE SYRUP
Wintergreen Maple Products 705-286-3202
CHECK OUT THESE TOURISM SITES FOR MORE TO DO…
#Myhaliburtonhighlands (www.myhaliburtonhighlands.com)
Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization (www.ontarioshighlands.ca)
Ontario Yours to Discover (www.ontariotravel.net)
Adventure Haliburton (www.adventurehaliburton.com)
Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce (www.haliburtonchamber.com)